Adult Fitness & Yoga Programs (New)
YOGA CORE – Thurs. Sep 19 – Dec 5 (12wks) 7:00 – 8:00pm
Based on Hatha yoga, this practice blends balance, strength, flexibility, and power in a fitness format. The Yoga Fit style reduces injury risk and augments recovery for stress and lower back pain. Tanya Robertson delivers a practical, user-friendly style, which is access, understandable, and effective by individuals at any level of fitness.
Instructor: Tanya Robertson Fee: $145 Location: New Edinburgh House
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RAJA YOGA – Open classes Wed Sept 18 – Nov 6 (8wks) 6:30-7:30 pm
The Open Class is an intermediate level 60-minute long class, covering: relaxation, basic postures, breathing techniques and concentration techniques. Whatever your level, you will find that the instructor has the ability to accommodate you by always including a variety of options for each posture or practice. Because there is no competition in Yoga, not even with yourself, you will learn to enjoy much more than just a healthy body and mind from the practice.
Instructor: Michael Burlacu Fee: $100 Location: New Edinburgh House
To Register: [email protected]
New! QIGONG – Sun Sept 15 – Dec 15 (13wks) 9:00 – 10:00 am
Qigong, means “life energy cultivation”. It is practiced as a set of slow movements that are aligned with breath, body awareness and visualization guiding energy through the body. Qigong is traditionally viewed as a practice to cultivate balance between body, mind and spirit. Exercises done with mindfulness are meditation in motion. Roots of Qigong are in Chinese philosophy and health cultivation practices. Qigong is now practiced worldwide, and is considered by some to be exercise, and by others to be a type of alternative medicine or meditative practice. From a philosophical perspective Qigong is believed to help develop human potential, allow access to higher realms of awareness, and awaken one’s “true nature”.
Instructor: Maya Bobrowska Fee: $10.00/class Location: New Edinburgh House
To Register Contact: Maya Bobrowska at [email protected]
IYENGAR YOGA: All Levels & Level 1
- All Levels: Tue 6:30-8:00 pm, Sep 10 – Oct 22 (7wks)
- All Levels: Tue 6:30-8:00 pm, Oct 29 – Dec 10 (7wks)
- Level 1: Thurs 9:00-10:30 am, Sep 12 – Oct 24 (7wks)
- Level 1: Thurs 9:00-10:30 am, Oct 31 – Dec 12 (7wks)
Practicing Iyengar yoga helps build mobility, stability and strength, both physically and mentally. A variety of asanas (postures) will be explored while paying attention to correct body alignment. Suitable for all ages (adults). You are welcome to join any time.
Instructor: Karin Holtkamp Fee: $84 for 7 wks, Drop-In Fee: $14/class
Location: New Edinburgh House
Register: Karin Holtkamp at 613-422-8384 or [email protected]
New! STRETCH & STRENGTH
Mon Sep 9 – Dec. 16 (15wks) 7:00-8:00pm / Sat Sep 14 – Dec 21 (15wks) 10:00-11:00 am
*Registration is ongoing – you can still sign up and join the session. The price will be pro-rated based on the number of classes left in the term.
A neighborhood favorite for 24 years! This unique class combines dance, yoga and movement exercises to improve strength, flexibility, balance and co-ordination. Suitable for a wide range of abilities and ages, the class consists of an extensive warm-up to get the body going, exercises to stretch and strengthen the muscles as well as challenge balance and co-ordination. The class finishes with a 10-minute relaxation period, leaving you feeling calm, centered and rejuvenated.
Instructor: Alex MacDonald Fee: $195
Contact: Alex MacDonald at (613) 748-0870
New! SOMATICS
Mon Sep 9 – Dec 23 (15wks, no calss Oct 14) 10:30-11:30 am / Fri Sep 13 – Dec 20 (15wks) 10:34-11:45 am
How good can you feel? do you suffer form headaches, painful joints or back pain? Are you recovering from an accident or surgery? Do you sit in a chair working all day and endure repetitive use injuries? Somatics is a safe and gentle way to eliminate chronic muscle pain, reduce stress and improve posture. It combines abdominal breathing with easy to learn movements that teach tight muscles to soften, leaving you feeling more aligned and relaxed in your body.
Instructor: Richard Hudspith Fee: $195 Location: Memorial Hall
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New! FABULOUS & FIT – Fri 9:30-10:30 am, Sep 13 – Dec 20
Come prepared to be rejuvenated, engage your muscles, improve your range of motion, and get your heart rate up and more importantly, have fun while you do it all in a group setting! This class is designed for active Older Adult Participants. This one hour class is about inspiration and active living. Workout gear required-running shoes, loose clothing, and belief in the power of the possible.
Instructor: Joseph Cull Fee: $195 Location: Memorial Hall
CORE CHALLENGE – Mon 6:00-7:00 pm, Sep 9 – Dec 16 (no class Oct 14)
We know that all movements come from the core and that you’re only as healthy as your spine. That’s why the Core Challenge class will utilize the best movements that a Pilates class has to offer but will combine it with some of the best total body functional movements out there. Participants will lunge, squat, plank and crunch their way to a leaner stronger body. Expect to sweat!
Instructor: Stuart Maskell Fee: $15 Drop in Class Location: Memorial Hall
Call to Register: Stuart Maskell at 613-796-3476
FIT-WOMAN BOOTCAMP – MON 8:00 – 9:00 PM, class begins Sep 9
Join FITWOMAN Bootcamp to get fit, feel stronger, be more flexible, strengthen your core and run faster! This class is suitable for all levels of fitness, from beginner to advanced. Registration is rolling so you can begin at any time. No class on October 14, 2013.
Instructor: Susan McDonald Fee: $168 + HST/12 classes Location: Memorial Hall
To Register: www.fitmomottawa.com Questions? [email protected]
FIT-MOM & BABY – Thurs 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, class begins Sep. 5
An indoor workout designed to help you get fit, meet new moms, bond with baby and have FUN! This class is suitable for all levels of fitness, from beginner to advanced. Please bring a structured baby carrier (front carrier for younger babies and back carrier for older babies) to this class. Registration is rolling so you can begin at any time. Class begins as FITMOM Stroller Strength at Rockcliffe Park and moves inside to Memorial Hall on October 17th.
Instructor: Susan McDonald Fee: $168 + HST/12 classes Location: Rockcliffe Park / Memorial Hall on Oct 17th.
To Register: www.fitmomottawa.com Questions? [email protected]
New! CORE EXPRESS: Abs Back & Butts – Wed 7:00-8:00 pm, Sep 11 – Dec 18
Plus long lean thighs and toned arms! Find freedom, mobility and strength in areas that have become tight and restricted. Create positive and lasting change in your posture and wake up to a healthier more efficient body. All levels welcome for fun, functional fitness through Pilates, Yoga and Awareness Through the Body based exercise. Other possible side effects: injury prevention, releasing clutter from the mind, looking great and feeling even better.
Instructor: Isobel Wheatcroft Fee: $195 Location: Memorial Hall Register: [email protected]
New! DISCO FIT
Wed Sep 11 – Dec 18 (15wks) 6:00 – 7:00 pm / Sat Sep 14 – Dec 21 (15wks) 9:00 – 10:00 am
*Registration is ongoing – you can still sign up and join the session. The price will be pro-rated based on the number of classes left in the term.
Boogie your way into health and have a cardio blast while you do it! Fresh from his YWCA Just Dance win for Best Disco Moves, Martin is excited to: Get down, get down, get down, get down tonight baby at Nectar! Join him for a cardio and strength workout that will leave you smiling and feeling: Born to be Alive!
Instructor: Martin Clary Fee: $195 Contact: Martin Clary at (613) 748-0870
